Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Senior Bookkeeper
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An established accountancy practice in Central London is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its specialist Media team.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses, providing accurate bookkeeping, VAT and management reporting, while working closely with clients, managers and Partners. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to work with an interesting portfolio of clients across the media, entertainment and creative sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients independently.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
- Complete bank, credit card, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Liaise directly with clients, providing bookkeeping support and advice.
- Work with Sage, Xero, Excel and other accounting systems.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.
- Assist with management reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
- Support and mentor junior team members.
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About You
- 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
- Strong technical bookkeeping, accounting and VAT knowledge.
- Experience managing a client portfolio.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Strong knowledge of Sage, Xero and Microsoft Excel.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, commercially minded and confident resolving issues.
- Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information.
- Media and entertainment experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working and flexible core hours
- Time off between Christmas and New Year
- Training, development and exam bonuses
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Regular social events
- Employee referral scheme
- Free eye tests
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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